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Best things to do this weekend in Santiago (Apr 29 - May 1)

Published on 04-28-2016

This Saturday, May 1st, is Chile's Día del Trabajo (Labor Day), a major national holiday on which more stores close than any other day. To celebrate, check out the huge cumbia festival being organized by Fonda Permanente this Saturday, or show up to the worker's march the next day at 10. If Labor Day isn't really your thing, we've got plenty of other great events lined up, from Jazz festivals to an international-themed DJ party -- foreigners get in free until 1! We'll see you there.

Remember every week we'll post our picks for the weekend and please check this space often as we may update it with changes and/or new events that pop up. Enjoy!

Image courtesy of Portavoz

Friday (Apr 29)

Image courtesy of GAM

Special Events

Akira // Proyección De Cortometrajes y Pelicula.: At midnight on Friday night is a showing of the Japanese film Akira. The film is about a military project gone awry, when a member of a biker gang are turned into a psychic psychopath. Before the main feature, a series of short films centered around Neo Tokyo will also be shown. The cinema is near Plaza de Armas, and entrance is $2,000 CP.http://www.facebook.com/events/1586548598327193

Camaleónawards 2016: The Cameleon Awards are handed out to the best covers in KPop in various categories such as Best Group, Best Singer, and Best DJ. No awards show is complete without a red carpet, press, and cocktails, so make sure to dress to impress. The ceremony is in Bellavista.http://www.facebook.com/events/237463576599257

Celebracion Dia Internacional De La Danza GAM: Inspired by the current popularity of mandalas, GAM will be celebrating the international day of dance by focusing on Indian and Hindu culture. There will even be a Bollywood-style flash mob. UNESCO first established the International Day of Dance in 1982.http://www.facebook.com/events/853792611414883

Fiesta De La Vendimia: Practice your English and/or Spanish at this celebration of the wine grape harvest in Plaza Ñuñoa. The worst that could happen is you meet some new friends and you go home with your mouth tinted slightly purple.http://www.facebook.com/events/1021282504620718

1er Carnaval De La Cultura UDP: This Carnival of Culture at Universidad Diego Portales will feature a fair where things will be available for exchange as well as for sale. The event is open to the public, and the location is near metro Republica.http://www.facebook.com/events/993030580751888

Portavoz & El Frentesur + Salvaje Decibel / 29 Abril / Club Ambar: Be sure to check out this night of Chilean hip hop and rap. Salvaje Decibel, a group formed by rappers from around Santiago began rapping in the streets, in university occupations and activities throughout the city. Portavoz is now an independent hugely successful rapper so don't miss this chance to see him with his old crew. Expect Chilean hip hop like you see on the micro, metro, in parks, but a strong social conscious and next level quality. CLP4000 on the door.http://www.facebook.com/events/536809263167857

Inti Illimani: If you really want to understand Chilean folk music and the band that has probably done more than any other to influence Chilean artists and get Chilean folk known around the world then you really can't miss Inti Illimani. Check out the launch of their new DVD, hear their classics, witness their incredible musical skills, and of course finish the night off with a rendition of the classic protest song 'El Pueblo Unido'.http://inti-illimani.cl/lanzamiento-santiago/

Moral Distraída Versión Vacaciones ::: Teatro Del Puente: Tickets are sadly sold out for this one, but if you can get your hands on a resale then definitely check out Moral Distraida over in Teatro del Puente. They'll be heading all over the city in different locations bringing their fantastic blend of latin music and showmanship with them.http://www.facebook.com/events/1593904400926412

Los Rusos HDP (desde Argentina) En Centro Arte Alameda: For the first time in Chile, Argentinean band Los Rusos will be playing at Centro Arte Alameda. As they put it themselves, you can love them or hate them, but you can't ignore them. Catch them alongside Paracaidistas, Dolorio & Los Tunantes andClub de Surf. CLP 3000 entrance.http://www.facebook.com/events/1176762595669710

La Cumbia En El Hoyo Presenta: Santa Feria En San Bernardo + Fiesta Post Show: Fancy heading to a different part of the city that's not Providencia, Centro, Las Condes etc. then definitely check out this great live cumbia band, Santa Feria over in San Bernando. CLP 5000 on the door.http://www.facebook.com/events/221777628194707

Extraño Intimo - Intimate Stranger: Bar Loreto is always fun, and indie band Intimate Stranger look sure to put on a good show, introducing new material and playing some of their old ones.http://www.facebook.com/events/985424428211218

Dark Dance Presenta: Fetishland: Blondie has another Friday Night party, & for you party animals with limited attention spans they have three different stages set up. Start in Fetishland and get dark with EBM, future pop, aggrotech, and electro dark, and then try their "Friday I`m in Love stage" for some post punk, gothic, dark wave and new wave. Or just hang out in the snack bar for some dark minimal and techno house. Entry is CP $5,000, but check the site for special deals.http://www.facebook.com/events/866083990184973

Santiago Rep Your Flag Festival: Santiago Exchange hosts a dance party at Ex Fabrica where you come to represent your country and hopefully to increase international relations. You're invited to paint your face with your country's flag, bring your flag and dress in your country's colors. Open bar for girls until 12 a.m., and foreigners free until 1 a.m. Check the site for prices and deals.http://www.facebook.com/events/244371342575369

The Meeting // Vie 29 Abr // El Golf 50: Friday night isn't the time to overthink things. You want to dance, and The Meeting at Golf 50 is your moment to bump and grind to the best dance hits. Catch the open bar until 12:45 a.m. and take advantage of the free coat check to deck yourself out in something sexy. DJs Alexis Marinetti, Amalia Balbontin, and Sebastian Kass lead the music.http://www.facebook.com/events/620847838071186

Diynamic Showcase Santiago De Chile W/ Adriatique, Hosh, Stimming: Head to Caupolican for your dose of electronic hard hitters. Swiss duo Adriatique brings house and techno beats with hip-hop undertones, and H.O.S.H. brings his modern house sound that is more than 10 years in the making. They are joined by local DJ Stimming for an amazing show. Tickets are CP $20,000 at the door, but check promotions on the site.http://www.facebook.com/events/1585406601783341

Moto X Presenta Santiago Stage "Mardi Gras Edition": Carnaval has come and gone but you can relive some mardi gras mystery at this dance party at Sala Omnium. Get in free until 12:15, or until the first 200 people arrive, and dance the night away to DJs Rodrigo Valdes, DJ Mauro Boss, and DJ Manuel Sagredo. Entry is CP $7,000 for women, $9,000 for men and $15,000 VIP.http://www.facebook.com/events/1728626950684147

Hotspot Club [[ Kiss Show ]]: Nomade bar holds a party dedicated to kissing-- along with two stages where you can hear tribal house, progressive house, as well as electropop, ultra-dance and trap, head to a kiss stage where you can take a photo to win an extra cover, a dark room, and more surprises all night.http://www.facebook.com/events/1068272053235701

Festival Otoño Consciente: Instituto Nacional is hosting a Conscientious Autumn Festival to outline their goals for the year, including feminism, sexual diversity, and labor reform. There will also be a flea market and food vendors. The festival is near metro Universidad de Chile and is $2,000 CP for non-Instituto Nacional students.http://www.facebook.com/events/223570134678167

Inauguración Espacio Arte Yungay: Yungay is welcoming a new art space to the barrio with a bar, cafe, and various opportunities for art. The official opening will be on Saturday from mid-day to 10PM. The event will host music, wine, and artisanal products.http://www.facebook.com/events/562732723907691

IX Carnaval Sin Fronteras: Independencia will be full of life on Saturday night for a parade of carnaval celebrations. The celebration will focus on indigenous cultures and groups with their dancing, singing, and music. The parade starts at 8PM.http://www.facebook.com/events/1722049774739234

Primer Encuentro Socioambiental Sinhuella: SinHuella, an NGO focused on environmental issues, is hosting a socio-environmental gathering to talk about important issues that effect us all. The event will be at the Sculpture Park in Providencia.http://www.facebook.com/events/105710309832856

Feria Del Intercambio: This exchange fair will have everything from vinyls to decorations, and toys to clothing. Check out everything they have to offer in barrio Concha y Toro, near metro Republica.http://www.facebook.com/events/608193199334038

Bazar Venta Bohemia // Abríguese Mijit@!: EcoRopera is having a Bohemian Bazarr on Saturday, complete with various styles of clothes and cupcakes. The store is between metros Pedro de Valdivia and Manuel Montt.http://www.facebook.com/events/1089125057804804

Fonda Permanente: Día Internacional Del Trabajador | Movistar Arena: This huge cumbia festival celebrates International Worker's Day (May 1st). Huge line up with big names from many generations: Sol y Lluvia, Villa Cariño, Santa Feria and more. All organised by the fantastic Fonda Permanente. If you go to one live music event this weekend... this should be it. Tickets from CLP 12000.http://www.facebook.com/events/1581922955457331

Día Internacional Del Jazz En La Pobla: Head over to Quilicura this weekend if you fancy some jazz. Far from the centre, but worth it! Various jazz acts will be taking part in a big jam session, all with a social conscience. Head along for the music, stay for the talks and discussion about cultural resistance and social change.http://www.facebook.com/events/462410110618239

Parcelazo Smoking Weed! Chao Abril!: Missing live dancehall and reggae? Then this one's for you. This party over in La Florida lasts until 7AM so bring all the energy you can muster over to last the night. You can bring your own booze until 0130, but with a cover charge. Women free until 0100 and men CLP2500.http://www.facebook.com/events/1575454739434192

Aniversario 5 Años Punk Rock Festival! Misfits, Exploited, Non Servium, Flema, 2 Minutos, Y Más!: There's gonna be a massive punk rock festival in Santiago this weekend over in Estadio Nacional. Last few tickets available so act fast if you want to be part of it. CLP 20000.http://www.facebook.com/events/794237987368779

Fauna Prod Presenta: Unknown Mortal Orchestra En Chile: US-kiwi band Unknown Moral Orchestra will be debuting in Chile this Saturday over in Las Condes. Followed by DJs. CLP20000 on the door.http://www.facebook.com/events/829131933879617

Moto G Presenta "La Bolsa" Hotel W: Head to the W and embrace your inner Wolf of Wall Street, as you watch the "stock market" and buy your drinks based on the price fluctuations. So invest early! Besides working your economic prowess, you can dance to dance hits by DJs Wagner do Santos, Manuel Sagredo and Mauro Boss, or head to the Electronic dance floor with DJ Denise Saez. Entry is CP $8,000 for men and CP $6,000 for women. Check the site for VIP prices.http://www.facebook.com/events/1668438626753095

Cri Cri Fest En La Isla: Head to Isla de Encanta for the next in their music series, which features Ahora en Español, a project that mixes psychedelic electronic, pop, and samples that is refreshing and danceable. Tickets are CP $1,000.http://www.facebook.com/events/1004709342939101

Club Fauna Presenta: Felix Da Housecat & Fernanda Arrau: Catch American DJ Felix Da Housecat at Club Fauna as he spins his eclectic electroclash style, mixing house with classic hip hop influences. He is joined by Fernanda Arrau. Tickets are CP $15,000.http://www.facebook.com/events/216062305437315

Fiesta Post Punk Rock: Head to Cine Arte Alameda for a DJ party filled with the best dance and post punk rock music to dance the night away, hosted by DJ Maximo Cain. Tickets are CP $3,000 at the door.http://www.facebook.com/events/451937025002405

1° De Mayo Clasista.: Most stores will be closed on May 1st for International Worker's Day. March with this coalition of unions and leftist groups to demand a just economy. The march meets at 10 at the corner of Brasil and Alameda. As with most marches, be careful and stay safe!http://www.facebook.com/events/1688017098128756

Flema Por Primera Vez En San Bernardo - Show Intimo: Not quite ready to end the weekend? Fancy some punk rock? Then make sure to be at this gig. Flema playing in San Bernardo. CLP 6000 on the door, CLP 5000 in advance.http://www.facebook.com/events/976514025751467

Portugal y (Me Llamo) Sebastián En Vivo!: Missed (Me Llamo) Sebastián at Bar El Clan, then you've got a second chance. This time alongside Portugal who are headlining. CLP 7000 on the door.http://www.facebook.com/events/109038296166613